Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk collects coats

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:40

For the second year, the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, based in Darien, is organizing a coat drive on Sunday, Nov. 22, to benefit three charities in lower Fairfield County: Person-to-Person of Darien, Pacific House of Stamford and Norwalk Emergency Shelter.

Trace family history at Saturday meeting

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:35

The Middlesex Genealogical Society will hold its next meeting Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2, in the second-floor conference room at Darien Library.

Senior center hosts Holiday Bazaar

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:34

The Darien Senior Center will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 to 2, at 30 Edgerton St.

Jack Cavanaugh discusses ‘Giants Among Men’ at DCA

Written by The Darien Times
Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00

Author Jack Cavanaugh will discuss his book “Giants Among Men” at the DCA Book Group’s “Meet the Author” program on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The meeting is a joint meeting with the DCA Women’s Group and will start at 10:30 with the presentation, followed by a luncheon.

Divorce seminar focuses on holiday survival

Written by The Darien Times
Friday, 20 November 2009 00:00

“DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar will be held Monday, Nov. 23, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road, Darien.

VFW hosts ‘Fish Fry’

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 19 November 2009 00:00

The Darien VFW will host its last “Fish Fry” of the year on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8.

Thanksgiving Craft Day is Friday

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 19 November 2009 00:00

Thanksgiving Craft Day is Friday, Nov. 20, at Mom’s Morning In at the DCA.

DCA hosts ‘Great American Bake Sale’

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 00:00

Festivities, the in-house caterer for the Darien Community Association, is sponsoring a first annual “Great American Bake Sale” with a contribution to Share our Strength campaign to end childhood hunger in the U.S.

Orders for everything from hors d’oeuvres to soups and salads to free range turkey and desserts can be ordered. Deadline for placing an order is Friday, Nov. 20. Orders over $500 will receive free delivery within Fairfield County.

DCA Duo-Pianists present ‘European Get-A-Way’

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 00:00

On Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4, the Duo-Pianists will present "European Get-A-Way: A Musical Romp through History" at the Meadowlands, home of the Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road.

Blue Flames heat up the Darien Arts Center

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 00:00

The Blue Flames Steel Band will be performing for the benefit of the Darien Arts Center's Cabaret Theatre for one-night only on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8, in the Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio.

The Blue Flames Steel Band are four “panists” who all live in Darien and Rowayton. Darienite Bob Wells plays tenor pan and arranges the group’s music. Jim Linville of Rowayton plays the “double second” pans. Barbara Wells of Darien plays on three cello pans, and Vicky Linville of Rowayton “grounds” sounds with four tenor-bass pans.